Summary
Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Dec 1836
Arrival
May 1837
Death
Apr 1844
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Personal Information
Name: James Platt
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 30th Apr 1844
Age at death: 24
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster. Liverpool Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Dec 1836
Ship: Frances Charlotte
Arrival: 15th May 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Platt was transported on the Frances Charlotte, departing 27th Dec 1836 and arriving 15th May 1837 with 151 passengers.
Frances Charlotte (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 437 (221) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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Charge for execution: shooting at Benjamin cutler with intent to kill: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/SC32-1-5/SC32-1-5P077
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30 April 1844 – Bushranger. Hanged at Hobart for armed robbery
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No 1323 Name; James Platt Height; 4 ft 11 in Age; 17 years old [Born abt. 1820] Trade; Labourer Where Lancaster Native Place. Cherley